Police acknowledge the sentencing of a man in New Plymouth District Court today on a charge of aggravated assault on Police where the man spat at Police staff.The incident occurred on 9 April where the man had been onto several private properties and was located by Police staff nearby. Police attended and as they were... Continue Reading →
More than 80 of Taranaki DHB’s doctors have put their hands up for a one-day BASIC for COVID trainingcourse so they are prepared, if needed to help fight COVID-19 in Base Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Dr Jonathan Albrett, HOD Intensive Care says, “Hawkes Bay Intensive care specialist, Dr Ross Freebairn hasdeveloped the COVID specific... Continue Reading →
Taranaki DHB’s medical officer of health, Dr Jonathan Jarman, is praising the community for their united vigilance in helping to slow the spread of COVID-19. “Right now we have a window of opportunity to eradicate COVID-19 so it’s good to see the Taranakicommunity are staying in their bubbles and abiding the guidelines set out by... Continue Reading →
The Taranaki-Whanganui Conservation Board (TWCB) has welcomed its latest victory in a long-running court battle to prevent seabed mining off the Taranaki coast. The TWCB has been working with iwi, seafood and other environmental organisations to prevent Trans Tasman Resources from mining 66 square kilometres of South Taranaki Bight seabed for iron ore. In a... Continue Reading →
If you’re looking for something to do while you’re in lockdown, especially something you can do with the kids, here’s an opportunity to have fun and win some great prizes. The South Taranaki District Council (STDC) is encouraging you and the people in your bubble to make use of your recycling and build a sculpture... Continue Reading →
Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Ruanui and Te Kaahui o Rauru are celebrating the decision of the Court of Appeal, announced today, to stop Trans-Tasman Resources plans for risky seabed mining off the South Taranaki Bight. The Court of Appeal found that there were multiple overlapping errors of law in the approach adopted by the Environmental... Continue Reading →
Just one week after closing their doors due to the COVID-19 lockdown, the South Taranaki District Council (STDC) LibraryPlus have seen a 26% increase in the use of eBooks and eAudio. STDC Libraries and Cultural Services Manager Cath Sheard says, “I’ve always known we’re a district of readers and this confirms that nothing gets between... Continue Reading →
A Police Asset Recovery Unit investigation into the proceeds from illicit drugs in the Taranaki area has resulted in the restraint of property last week worth about $90,000. In September 2019, Police working on an operation targeting the sale and supply of methamphetamine executed search warrants at four properties in Taranaki. Around 94g of methamphetamine,... Continue Reading →
A further four people with confirmed COVID-19 have been identified in Taranaki since Friday, including the first person to be hospitalised at Taranaki Base Hospital. Taranaki now has a total of 11 confirmed cases, including the following new people: A 55 year old male with recent travel history to EuropeA 26 year old male with... Continue Reading →
